Q: Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. (I can assist you, if you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine)
A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (may need to switch ignition on, prompt not to start engine)
Showing posts with label learn to drive advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learn to drive advice. Show all posts
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 17
Q: Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens
A: Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration
A: Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration
Monday, 19 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 14
Q: Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off-road only).
A: Check is carried out by using the control (turn on ignition if necessary).
***note if the car on the road explain to the examiner how you would check this without actually sounding the horn
A: Check is carried out by using the control (turn on ignition if necessary).
***note if the car on the road explain to the examiner how you would check this without actually sounding the horn
Sunday, 18 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 13
Q: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
A: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and walking around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators.
A: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and walking around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators.
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 12
Q: Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
A: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk round vehicle.
A: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk round vehicle.
Friday, 16 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 11
Q: Show me/explain how you would check that the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
A: If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
A: If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 9
Q: Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
A: The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable
A: The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 6
Q: Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.
A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Show me tell me - Pt 4
Q: Open the bonnet identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is, and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
A: Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. Check your car's manual to see how to do this.
A: Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. Check your car's manual to see how to do this.
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
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This unique offer will get you of to the right start in learning to drive; give Pam, Bill or Raymond a call or check out our website for more details of our offer. Our contact details are in the advert on this page.
Our Instructors have a wealth of experience and ask you to do your homework before deciding on who you should train with.
At motoskooL we are committed to improving driver safety in the West of Scotland. If you have any questions or concerns about learning to drive please give one of our instructors a call for free advice – we are here to help even if you already have a Driving Instructor.
Please keep an eye out for our monthly driving features in this paper, and if there is any aspect of learning to drive you would like covered please contact motoskooL
Tips on choosing your instructor
• Use a local instructor, this should save you money. They don’t have high advertising costs which reflect on lesson prices. (Guess who’s paying for the adverts with the national driving schools “YOU”)
• Your instructor should be on time, patient and friendly.
• You should be encouraged to pass your theory A.S.A.P.
• You should if you can have 2 x 1 hour lessons per week which will help reduce the time in learning to drive.
• Always ask the length of time of the lesson (not all instructors offer 1 hour)
• Most of all you should enjoy your lesson.
4 Lessons for £20 from motoskool.net
(conditions apply)
This unique offer will get you of to the right start in learning to drive; give Pam, Bill or Raymond a call or check out our website for more details of our offer. Our contact details are in the advert on this page.
Our Instructors have a wealth of experience and ask you to do your homework before deciding on who you should train with.
At motoskooL we are committed to improving driver safety in the West of Scotland. If you have any questions or concerns about learning to drive please give one of our instructors a call for free advice – we are here to help even if you already have a Driving Instructor.
Please keep an eye out for our monthly driving features in this paper, and if there is any aspect of learning to drive you would like covered please contact motoskooL
Tips on choosing your instructor
• Use a local instructor, this should save you money. They don’t have high advertising costs which reflect on lesson prices. (Guess who’s paying for the adverts with the national driving schools “YOU”)
• Your instructor should be on time, patient and friendly.
• You should be encouraged to pass your theory A.S.A.P.
• You should if you can have 2 x 1 hour lessons per week which will help reduce the time in learning to drive.
• Always ask the length of time of the lesson (not all instructors offer 1 hour)
• Most of all you should enjoy your lesson.
Monday, 18 May 2009
Motoskool in Paisley
Here is the team in their motoskooL sponsered kit.
motoskooL has also agreed to write a monthly driver eduacation feature for the Paisely daily Express and the Renfrewshire World so please keep an eye out for us there and if there is any advice you would like covered in a feature then please let us know
Friday, 8 May 2009
Clutch control / Break control
Before you can start any manouvers you first have to be able to control the car at slow speeds.
If the car is pointing downhill this is very easy.
You still have to select the gear you want - 1st or reverse (very important reverse if you are reversing so you are giving the signal of your reverse lights to other road users) but keep the clutch all the way down. (if you are moving off remember your POM routine)
Controling the speed of the car now is just a case of gentle pressuer on the footbreak, more pressure to slow the car down, less to let it go faster.
At slow speeds it is NOT considered coasting to have the clutch down.
For clutch control - if you are uphil or on the flat.
As the clutch at bite point controls how much the engine is conected to the wheels, tiny movments of the clutch will effect the speed of the car.
So you keep the clutch at the bite point and just move it very tiny amounts as you need to.
If you bring the clutch up a tiny bit then the engine is more connected to the wheels and the car goes slightly faster. If you dip the clutch slightly then the engine is less connected to the wheels and the car slows slightly.
Remember the momentum of the car will mean it will take longer to slow down the faster you go.
You are looking for a slow walking pace
It is good to practise this uphil as gravity will help slow the car more and you get a better feel for the clutch. You can also get to the point where the power of the engine pulling the car forwards is balanced by gravity pulling the car back and the car stops moving. It is useful to practise this as many junctions are on a hill so you could use the clutch to creep out past obstructions, pause with the clutch to make sure it is safe and then move out - or even creep further forwards.
Remember with clutch control
If the car is pointing downhill this is very easy.
You still have to select the gear you want - 1st or reverse (very important reverse if you are reversing so you are giving the signal of your reverse lights to other road users) but keep the clutch all the way down. (if you are moving off remember your POM routine)
Controling the speed of the car now is just a case of gentle pressuer on the footbreak, more pressure to slow the car down, less to let it go faster.
At slow speeds it is NOT considered coasting to have the clutch down.
For clutch control - if you are uphil or on the flat.
As the clutch at bite point controls how much the engine is conected to the wheels, tiny movments of the clutch will effect the speed of the car.
So you keep the clutch at the bite point and just move it very tiny amounts as you need to.
If you bring the clutch up a tiny bit then the engine is more connected to the wheels and the car goes slightly faster. If you dip the clutch slightly then the engine is less connected to the wheels and the car slows slightly.
Remember the momentum of the car will mean it will take longer to slow down the faster you go.
You are looking for a slow walking pace
It is good to practise this uphil as gravity will help slow the car more and you get a better feel for the clutch. You can also get to the point where the power of the engine pulling the car forwards is balanced by gravity pulling the car back and the car stops moving. It is useful to practise this as many junctions are on a hill so you could use the clutch to creep out past obstructions, pause with the clutch to make sure it is safe and then move out - or even creep further forwards.
Remember with clutch control
Up to go (faster) down to slow
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Learner driver area
Click on the links to take you to useful posts and websites for learner drivers.
If you have any questions please comment below.
Reference points april 2009
Before you can learn to drive April 2009
'Crash' courses April 2009
Mirror signal manover April 2009
Clutch control / break control May 2009
Please check back often as I will be updating the posts to include
The tests
Choosing your instructor
Manovers - how to
and many many more
if you have any ideas for advice you would like please comment here and I will try and include it
If you have any questions please comment below.
Reference points april 2009
Before you can learn to drive April 2009
'Crash' courses April 2009
Mirror signal manover April 2009
Clutch control / break control May 2009
Please check back often as I will be updating the posts to include
The tests
Choosing your instructor
Manovers - how to
and many many more
if you have any ideas for advice you would like please comment here and I will try and include it
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